RSA Conference 2017, held from February 13 to 17 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, is the world's leading information security conference and exposition. Organized by RSA Conference, this annual event brings together top information security professionals and business leaders to discuss emerging cybersecurity trends and formulate strategies for tackling current and future threats.
The conference featured over 500 sessions across 28 tracks, covering key topics such as cloud security, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity regulations. Notable sessions included "Changing Behaviors At Enterprise-Scale" by BP's Chief Information Security Officer, Simon Hodgkinson, and "How Google Protects Its Corporate Security Perimeter Without Firewalls" by Google's Director of Information Security, Heather Adkins.
Attendees had access to two expo halls with more than 550 exhibitors showcasing the latest security technologies. The event also introduced the RSAC AdvancedU education program, aimed at encouraging careers in cybersecurity through initiatives like the RSAC Security Scholar program and RSAC College Day. Keynote speakers included Mark McLaughlin, Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, and Brad Smith, President and Chief Legal Officer of Microsoft.
RSA Conference 2017 is ideal for information security professionals, business leaders, and policymakers seeking to stay ahead of cyber threats. The event offers unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and discovering innovative solutions to protect the digital world.
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Speakers(46)
Adi Shamir
Borman Professor of Computer Science at The Weizmann Institute, Israel
Adi Shamir is the Borman Professor of Computer Science at The Weizmann Institute, known for his work in cryptography.
Alan Paller
Moderator at SANS Institute
Alan Paller is the moderator at the SANS Institute, facilitating discussions on cybersecurity topics.
Aviya Veidberg
Researcher
Aviya Veidberg is a researcher working on white-box cryptography.
Bart Preneel
Professor at KU Leuven
Bart Preneel is a professor at KU Leuven, specializing in cryptography and information security.
Bill Burns
Chief Trust Officer, VP Business Transformation at Informatica LLC
Bill Burns is the Chief Trust Officer and VP of Business Transformation at Informatica LLC, focusing on building trust through business transformation.
Brad Smith
President and Chief Legal Officer at Microsoft
Brad Smith is Microsoft's President and Chief Legal Officer, leading the company's legal and corporate affairs.
Chris Inglis
Advisory Board Chair at Securonix
Chris Inglis is the Advisory Board Chair at Securonix, providing strategic guidance on cybersecurity matters.
Christine Maxwell
Governance, Risk & Compliance Director at BP
Christine Maxwell is the Governance, Risk & Compliance Director at BP, overseeing the company's risk management frameworks.
Christopher D. Young
Senior Vice President and General Manager at Intel Security
Christopher D. Young is the Senior VP and GM of Intel Security, overseeing the company's security products and services.
Cory Scott
Chief Information Security Officer at LinkedIn
Cory Scott is the CISO of LinkedIn, leading the company's information security initiatives.
Dame Stella Rimington
Former Director General at MI5
Dame Stella Rimington was the first female Director General of MI5, with a career spanning countersubversion, counterespionage, and counterterrorism.
David Ulevitch
Vice President at Cisco’s Security Business Group
David Ulevitch is the Vice President of Cisco’s Security Business Group, leading the company's security initiatives.
Dr. Hugh Thompson
Chief Technology Officer at Symantec
Dr. Hugh Thompson serves as the CTO of Symantec, guiding the company's technology vision and strategy.
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist, Author, and Television Personality
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson is a renowned astrophysicist and science communicator, known for making complex scientific concepts accessible to the public.
Dr. Tatsuaki Okamoto
NTT Fellow at NTT
Dr. Tatsuaki Okamoto is an NTT Fellow, known for his work in cryptographic research.
Dukjae Moon
Senior Engineer at Samsung SDS
Dukjae Moon is a Senior Engineer at Samsung SDS, focusing on security engineering.
Ed Skoudis
Instructor at SANS Institute
Ed Skoudis is an instructor at the SANS Institute, specializing in cybersecurity training and education.
Eric Schmidt
Executive Chairman at Alphabet Inc.
Eric Schmidt is the Executive Chairman of Alphabet Inc., providing strategic guidance to the company's portfolio of businesses.
Gideon Lewis-Kraus
Author
Gideon Lewis-Kraus is an author known for his work 'The Great A.I. Awakening,' exploring advancements in artificial intelligence.
Heather Adkins
Director of Information Security at Google
Heather Adkins is the Director of Information Security at Google, overseeing the company's information security operations.
Howard Schmidt
Former White House Cybersecurity Advisor
Howard Schmidt was the Former White House Cybersecurity Advisor, recognized for his contributions to national cybersecurity policy.
Itai Dinur
Researcher
Itai Dinur is a researcher specializing in cryptographic security.
Jihoon Cho
Researcher
Jihoon Cho is a researcher contributing to the field of white-box cryptography.
Jim Trovato
Senior Director, IT Governance Risk and Compliance at Informatica LLC
Jim Trovato is the Senior Director of IT Governance Risk and Compliance at Informatica LLC, managing the company's IT risk and compliance programs.
Johannes Ullrich
Panelist at SANS Institute
Johannes Ullrich is a panelist at the SANS Institute, offering insights into cybersecurity trends.
John Whaley
Founder & CEO at UnifyID
John Whaley is the Founder and CEO of UnifyID, leading the company in developing innovative authentication solutions.
Kathryn Haun
Assistant US Attorney (participating in personal capacity) at US Department of Justice, US Attorney’s Office, Northern District of California
Kathryn Haun is an Assistant US Attorney, focusing on emerging financial technologies, cybercrime, and digital currency.
Kyu Young Choi
Researcher
Kyu Young Choi is a researcher focusing on cryptographic constructions.
Mark McLaughlin
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Palo Alto Networks
Mark McLaughlin is the Chairman and CEO of Palo Alto Networks, leading the company in delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions.
Matt Moynahan
Chief Executive Officer at Forcepoint
Matt Moynahan serves as the CEO of Forcepoint, focusing on human-centric cybersecurity solutions.
Michael Assante
Panelist at SANS Institute
Michael Assante is a panelist at the SANS Institute, contributing expertise in cybersecurity.
Nathan Keller
Researcher
Nathan Keller is a researcher contributing to advancements in cryptographic methods.
Orr Dunkelman
Researcher
Orr Dunkelman is a researcher known for his work in cryptography.
Paul Kocher
President and Chief Scientist at Cryptography Research division of Rambus
Paul Kocher is the President and Chief Scientist at Cryptography Research, focusing on advancements in cryptographic security.
Paula Januszkiewicz
CEO, Security Expert, Penetration Tester & Trainer, MVP at CQURE
Paula Januszkiewicz is the CEO of CQURE, a security expert, penetration tester, and trainer, recognized as a Microsoft MVP.
Ren Zhang
Doctoral Student at KU Leuven, ESAT-COSIC and imec
Ren Zhang is a doctoral student at KU Leuven, ESAT-COSIC and imec, researching in the field of cryptography.
Ron Rivest
MIT Institute Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ron Rivest is an MIT Institute Professor, renowned for his contributions to cryptography and computer science.
Rory Ward
Site Reliability Engineering Manager at Google
Rory Ward is the Site Reliability Engineering Manager at Google, focusing on the reliability and security of Google's infrastructure.
Seth Meyers
Emmy Award-winning Writer and Late Night Host
Seth Meyers is an Emmy Award-winning writer and the host of 'Late Night with Seth Meyers,' known for his sharp wit and humor.
Simon Hodgkinson
Chief Information Security Officer at BP
Simon Hodgkinson is the CISO of BP, responsible for the company's information security strategy.
Susan Landau
Professor of Cybersecurity Policy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Susan Landau is a Professor of Cybersecurity Policy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, specializing in the intersection of cybersecurity and public policy.
Terence Spies
HPE Distinguished Chief Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Terence Spies is the Distinguished Chief Technologist at HPE, focusing on advanced technology solutions.
The Honorable Michael McCaul
Chairman at U.S. House of Representatives, Homeland Security Committee
The Honorable Michael McCaul is the Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee, overseeing national security legislation.
Trey Ford
Head of Trust at Heroku, a Salesforce company
Trey Ford is the Head of Trust at Heroku, a Salesforce company, ensuring the security and trustworthiness of the platform.
Whitfield Diffie
Cryptographer & Security Expert at Cryptomathic
Whitfield Diffie is a cryptographer and security expert at Cryptomathic, recognized for his pioneering work in public-key cryptography.
Zulfikar Ramzan
Chief Technology Officer at RSA
Zulfikar Ramzan is the CTO of RSA, overseeing the company's technology strategy and innovation in security solutions.
Event Details
- Date
- February 13-17, 2017
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Moscone Center
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Information security professionals, business leaders, policymakers
- Attendees
- Over 43,000